2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Colt and 2007 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (169 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Colt | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 83 L |
